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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 02-05 HCM r MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 5, 1991 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order at 7 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Ernie Erickson, John Kalligher, Neal Nelson, Jon Perkins and Robert Torres. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspections Ron Warren, City Planner Gary Shallcross and Assistant EDA Coordinator Tom Bublitz. Absent and excused from the meeting were Chairman Nicholas Eoloff, Commissioners Pamela Frantum and Barbara Jensen and Council Liaison Phil Cohen. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JANUARY 8, 1991 There was a motion by Commissioner Erickson and seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the January 8, 1991, minutes as submitted. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEM: LARGE FAMILY HOUSING Assistant EDA Coordinator Tom Bublitz reviewed some of the information he had obtained relative to the large- family,housing issue, including information on the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Low Income Tax Credit Program and a report from the University of Minnesota entitled, "Expanding Opportunities for Single Parents Through Housing Guidelines for New and Existing Housing in Neighborhoods That Meet the Needs of Single- Parent Families." He also pointed out the Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority was preparing information on the numbers of Section 8 families on a waiting list for large family units for Brooklyn Center and the surrounding communities. He also explained he was continuing to gather additional data relative to the Housing Commission's review of the large family housing issue. Commissioner Kalligher inquired whether the Commission would have to review the issue from a zoning perspective. Ron Warren, Director of Planning for the City, explained zoning addresses density issues with regard to land use; and the City Council, at the time of the enactment of the ten percent provision, felt it was not the best alternative to house families in an apartment setting. He explained the issue of density is one that deals with the issue from a land -use perspective, rather than what is appropriate or suitable housing. 2/5/91 1 The Commission members continued to discuss various aspects of the design features of multi family housing versus zoning issues M related to multi family housing. Commissioner Erickson inquired as to what the Commission's approach should be with regard to preparing a final report. The Assistant EDA Coordinator suggested that the Commission might possibly look at a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the Housing Commission's final recommendations; but whatever form it took, some type of communication is essential with the Planning Commission prior to sending the Housing Commission's report to the City Council. Commissioner Perkins inquired whether the Planning Commission was actively pursuing the issue at the present time. Ron Warren, Director of Planning and Inspections, stated the Planning Commission was not reviewing the ordinance provision at the present time. Discussion continued among Commission members regarding the history of the ten percent requirement and the rationale for the ten percent limit. City Planner Gary Shallcross commented that in reviewing the history of the provision, it was his understanding that there was a sincere intent on the part of the City Council to address family needs for housing. Commissioner Perkins inquired whether the Commission should also be looking at the ten percent limit for single -room occupancy units. Director of Planning and Inspections Ron Warren stated it was his understanding that if the three bedroom limit were removed, the limits on single -room occupancy and efficiency units would also be changed. The Commission continued its discussion of the large family housing issue and concluded that one of the major issues the Housing Commission should address is whether the City housing policy should encourage or discourage large families in apartment buildings and to support that decision with data. Commissioner Perkins also suggested that the Commission might also want to address the issue from a land -area requirement approach. Assistant EDA Coordinator Tom Bublitz explained he would prepare a final report for the Commission which would include additional information he will be receiving from the Metropolitan Council, additional research material and a survey of surrounding cities with regard to the number of multi family units by number of bedrooms, number of affordable units and a breakdown of elderly versus family units. 2/5/91 2 ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Kalligher to adjourn. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Chairperson i i I 2/5/91 3 I